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HV52 WZC

2002 Opel Corsa

Brown Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,162 mi
Last recorded96,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Opel Corsa61,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 WZC
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle + rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,230 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi starting to perish

Fail 11 Jul 2019 89,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi starting to perish and rear box starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jul 2018 82,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi starting to perish and rear box starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2017 76,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,185 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f beam image poor

n/s/f tyre perished and cracking 175/65/14

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,271 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,717 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,820 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 53,820 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,578 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 39,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,394 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 34,833 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,432 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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HV52 WZC is a 2002 Opel Corsa in Brown with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 61,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV52 WZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV52 WZC is a 2002 Opel Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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